An eclipse is when the moon covers the sun. It happens naturally in the sky. People often watch it as a special event.
We watched the solar eclipse yesterday.
The sun was dark during the eclipse.
A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth blocks the sun's light from the moon. It makes the moon look dark or red in the sky.
The full moon had a lunar eclipse last night.
We saw the moon change color during the eclipse.
To eclipse means to hide or be more important than someone else. It is often used to say one thing is better or bigger than another.
Her success eclipsed all others at work.
The new movie eclipsed the old one in popularity.
In science, an eclipse means one object in space covers another. This stops light for a short time and helps scientists study objects.
An eclipse can block light from a star or planet.
Astronomers study eclipses to learn more about space.
To eclipse something can also mean it becomes less clear or less strong. This can be for feelings, light, or attention.
His happiness was eclipsed by bad news.
The light was eclipsed by the dark clouds.
